Free Things to do in Milan

Italy’s Milan is known for being at the heart of the world of fashion. Stylish and sophisticated, Milan is also home to numerous places of interest, varied attractions, and a plethora of things to do and see. Italy, and especially Milan, is known for being one of the pricier places in Europe to visit. There are several great free things to do in Milan, however, that will make your Euros stretch further and help you to stick to a budget. Combine the free places with the paid attractions and not only will you save some money, but you will also enjoy a varied and rich selection of experiences.

Here are some top ideas of free things to do in Milan:

Milan Duomo

As well as being one of Milan’s top touristy sights, the stunning and iconic cathedral is completely free to go inside. You can admire the beautiful exterior and the stunning interior without parting with a single coin. There is a nominal charge to go into the Treasury, though at one Euro this is not going to break the bank should you decide that it is something you want to do.

Window Shopping

Milan is known for its high end, and expensive, fashion houses. Take a stroll along the main shopping streets and through the key shopping areas, such as Brera and Quadrilatero d’Oro, and feast your eyes at some of the designer styles. You will surely also be blown away by the staggering price tags! Whilst you probably will not want to actually buy anything, having a look at the shops is fun and completely free.

Monumental Cemetery

The large cemetery is a peaceful and pretty place a little way out of the main city centre. Some of the graves are rather ornate and impressive. There are some final resting places of some semi-famous past Milan residents. The area known as fame house is where you will find the most well known people’s graves.

Villa Belgiojoso Bonaparte Museum

This former home of Napoleon is a grand and opulent palatial mansion. Not only is the house steeped in history and a great piece of architecture, but it is now home to a terrific selection of 18th and 19th century works of art.

Leonardo da Vinci’s Horse

As well as being home to the famous painting of the Last Supper, which you will pay a lot to see, Milan also contains another of Leonardo de Vinci’s masterpieces – and this one is free to admire! The gigantic horse sculpture is the biggest in the world and it dates back to the 15th century.

Churches

There are a number of pretty churches sprinkled around Milan, the vast majority of which are free to go inside. Some of the best include Santa Maria delle Grazie, the Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio, San Simpliciano, and San Bernardino alle Ossa.

The Aquarium

Whilst it may not be the biggest and best aquarium in the world, Milan’s aquarium does contain some different water creatures and is one of the city’s free attractions. It offers an ideal place to spend a couple of hours when entertaining children in Milan.

With these free things to do in Milan, a visit to this vibrant and electric Italian city need not completely blow your budget.